Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas

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The order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas (lit. Lietuvos didžiojo kunigaikščio Gedimino ordino Didysis kryžius , until 2002 Didžiojo Lietuvos kunigaikščio Gedimino ordino Didysis kryžius ) is the fourth highest state award in Lithuania . The President of the Republic of Lithuania awards the award on February 16 , the Lithuanian national festival.

From 1928 to 1940 the medal was awarded 140 times, 107 of them to foreigners.

Order classes

The medal is awarded in the following classes:

earlier order classes:

  • 1st class medal (no longer awarded)
  • 2nd class medal (no longer awarded)
  • 3rd class medal (no longer awarded)

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